The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 16, 2008 Report Posted November 16, 2008 Yes, nice article. Thanks. MG Quote
BillF Posted November 16, 2008 Report Posted November 16, 2008 Great article, but who was that "Johnny Scott" who was a big name in British jazz? Quote
sidewinder Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Great article, but who was that "Johnny Scott" who was a big name in British jazz? Quite a prominent altoist/flautist/arranger in the 1960s with Bill LeSage's 'Directions In Jazz' unit with Ronnie Ross and also his own combo. Recorded a very good album - 'Communication' - for Dennis Preston at Lansdowne . He left for Hollywood in the 1970s for movie soundtrack arranging and is still there, I believe. Talented guy - our loss ! Edited November 16, 2008 by sidewinder Quote
BillF Posted November 16, 2008 Report Posted November 16, 2008 Great article, but who was that "Johnny Scott" who was a big name in British jazz? Quite a prominent altoist/flautist/arranger in the 1960s with Bill LeSage's 'Directions In Jazz' unit with Ronnie Ross and also his own combo. Recorded a very good album - 'Communication' - for Dennis Preston at Lansdowne . He left for Hollywood in the 1970s for movie soundtrack arranging and is still there, I believe. Talented guy - our loss ! Thanks for that! The article also confirmed what I'd heard on the grapevine about Buddy Rich's views on the Maltings gig. What a character he was! On Rich in London he can be heard telling an audience member at Ronnie's to "get your feet the hell off my stage!" Quote
sidewinder Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Posted November 16, 2008 Buddy Rich at Ronnie Scotts could be quite a presence. I saw him a couple of times there (one of which was televised) but he behaved himself ! Quote
BillF Posted November 16, 2008 Report Posted November 16, 2008 It seems he remained irrepressible to the end. Asked in his final hours by a nurse administering medication if he was allegic to anything, he replied, "Only country music"! Quote
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